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Perch · Perca fluviatilis

Perch in the River Brathay

Largest measured perch: 8.2 cm

The largest perch measured in Environment Agency surveys of the River Brathay was 8.2 cm, recorded at 310.10 Brathay us Clappersgate CPUE on 13 August 2024.

Across 13 measured perch, the median measured length was 6.4 cm.

RiverFish uses Environment Agency survey measurements rather than rod-and-line angling records. These figures show fish measured during EA surveys of the River Brathay.

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Most recent observation13 August 2024310.10 Brathay us Clappersgate CPUE · 3 fish
Largest measured perch
8.2 cm
Median length
6.4 cm
Fish measured
13
Survey locations
3

Individual EA measurements

Largest measured perch

The largest individual measurements in this river and species dataset. Equal measurements are retained as separate surveyed fish.

LengthSurvey dateSurvey locationSurvey ID
8.2 cm13 Aug 2024310.10 Brathay us Clappersgate CPUE166294
8 cm13 Aug 2024310.10 Brathay us Clappersgate CPUE166294
7.5 cm13 Aug 2024310.10 Brathay us Clappersgate CPUE166294
6.7 cm11 Aug 2023310.10 Brathay us Clappersgate CPUE162944
6.5 cm11 Aug 2023310.10 Brathay us Clappersgate CPUE162944
6.4 cm11 Aug 2023310.10 Brathay us Clappersgate CPUE162944
6.4 cm11 Aug 2023310.10 Brathay us Clappersgate CPUE162944
6.3 cm11 Aug 2023310.10 Brathay us Clappersgate CPUE162944
6.3 cm11 Aug 2023310.10 Brathay us Clappersgate CPUE162944
6 cm11 Aug 2023310.10 Brathay us Clappersgate CPUE162944

Lengths are direct survey measurements. RiverFish does not estimate fish weights from length.

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Where perch were found

Each point marks a survey location with at least one perch record.

Choose a point on the map to see what was recorded there.

Map points are approximate and don’t show fishing access. Check local permissions before visiting.

Place surveyedFirst recordedLast recordedVisits finding perch
310.10 Brathay us Clappersgate CPUE11 Aug 202313 Aug 20242
313.00 Skelwith Bridge, River Brathay22 Aug 199622 Aug 19961
Near Colwith23 Jul 199223 Jul 19921

Choose a point or table row to see the location. More survey visits can mean more records, but not necessarily more fish.

1992–2024

Survey records by year

Each bar shows how many survey visits recorded perch that year.

Fish measured by surveyors

Measured length distribution

See how the 13 measured fish were spread across different length ranges.

Smallest
5.8 cm
Lower quarter
6 cm
Median
6.4 cm
Upper quarter
6.7 cm
Largest
8.2 cm

Lengths are direct survey measurements rather than anglers’ catches.

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Before you fish

Good to know

These are past survey records, so the fish present today may be different. Map points are approximate—check local access, permissions and fishing rules before visiting.

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